Principal Engineer Systems Test – Test Analyst (GAITS)

Northrop Grumman

  • Schriever Air Force Base, CO
  • $91,200-136,800 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems provides an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Systems Test – Test Analyst (GAITS) (25-348) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, plays a critical role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.Relocation assistance is not offered for this position, and this role requires on-site work with no remote options.Position Overview:The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial component of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively coordinate networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability that delivers an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a vital part of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.The primary responsibility of this role is to work as part of the C2BMC-G test team to test the C2BMC-G product and its interactions with external entities. This includes verifying and validating the C2BMC-G product through various testing activities, such as coordinating with external partners for system-to-system tests, collaborating with development teams to understand system improvements, testing the C2BMC-G product against requirements, identifying and verifying bugs, and participating in system-of-system test events to validate the C2BMC-G product.Essential Functions:
  • Will be responsible for analyzing test results to identify areas for improvement and working to enhance the C2BMC-G product for future operations
  • Please note that this position may require non-standard work hours during event execution and occasional travel, although the amount of travel is expected to be minimal
  • Overall, this role will play a vital part in ensuring the C2BMC-G product meets the necessary standards and functions adequately for its intended purpose
  • The primary work location is the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) at Schriever AFB, CO, with possible travel to COS-83
  • Experience in engineering new capabilities, including designing, developing, testing, and integrating complex systems
  • Ability to create detailed and repeatable tests to validate system performance and functionality, ensuring compliance with requirements and specifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse stakeholders, including developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and system users
  • Strong understanding of system development processes and principles, including the ability to communicate desired capabilities and requirements to stakeholders and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges, and tight deadlines, and to develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems
Basic Qualifications:Please include your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 1 year of relevant work experience
  • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs are required
  • Possess a strong background in collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions covering the entire system’s development life cycle
  • Have a proven track record of delivering results across all aspects of the System Engineers' "V" model, focusing on testing complex systems against specified requirements and warfighter needs
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, capable of clearly articulating technical approaches and findings
  • Proficient in developing and executing test plans to support project objectives
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) is highly preferred
  • Experience with test-driven development and continuous integration
  • Knowledge of software architecture design
  • Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles
  • Familiarity with operating systems, including:
  • ◦ Windows
  • ◦ Unix/Linux
  • Ability to review and provide feedback on code (peer reviews)
  • Basic data analysis skills
  • Understanding of algorithms and how to implement them
  • Experience with messaging interface development
  • Knowledge of Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), Command and Control (C2) systems, and track correlation algorithms
  • Familiarity with Link-16 protocols
  • Experience with commercial and open-source software
  • Basic understanding of Agile development methodology
What We Can Offer You:Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to choose options that best suit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:
  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
#NGSpace#COSpace#NGFeaturedJobs#C2BMCAdditional Northrop Grumman Information:Primary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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